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10. Ocean disposal of sludge and dredge spoil materials, along 
with pollution from other sources, offer a potential threat to local 
fish populations. 
11. There is a need for one agency to accumulate all pertinent 
water pollution data in the New York Bight. 
12. The fundamental problems associated with pollution abatement 
and control are institutional--economic, legal, social, etc. The 
fact of the matter is that technology is available for cleaning up 
the New York Bight. 
13. Known alternatives to present ocean disposal practices will 
cost substantially more. Further studies are needed to detail more 
clearly the relative advantages, operational costs, and potential 
environmental problems for each alternative. Substantial altera- 
tions in consumer habits and existing institutions also will be 
required. 
